tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74233591258161382562018-03-06T22:09:04.676+00:00My crafty cornerWhere I indulge myself trying all types of interesting craftsMistys Mumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13359626143577648252noreply@blogger.comBlogger115125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7423359125816138256.post-2881662499074429232015-06-09T17:00:00.002+01:002015-06-09T17:00:50.073+01:00a recent workshopLast weekend I attended a rubber stamping workshop, where I learnt some lovely techniques &amp; used a new (to me) product,<br /><br />Here are the photos of a couple of the cards I made;<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1nSFRdbXgdw/VXcMUDS4h7I/AAAAAAAATL0/GboTNdEgyGQ/s1600/SDC17196.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="236" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1nSFRdbXgdw/VXcMUDS4h7I/AAAAAAAATL0/GboTNdEgyGQ/s320/SDC17196.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This one was made using Alcohol Inks for the background &amp; also I used it for the flowers. The tecnique was slightly different to that that I have used before.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-WSI9kbnlG1k/VXcMUK9dMWI/AAAAAAAATME/kVTELmlOx-4/s1600/SDC17194.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="310" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-WSI9kbnlG1k/VXcMUK9dMWI/AAAAAAAATME/kVTELmlOx-4/s320/SDC17194.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This one has a mixed media topper - which at the moment is not stuck to the card as I want to place a layer beneath it, probably copper coloured card, &nbsp;The "best wishes" frame is hand drawn - the first time that I had enough courage to try it. I will definitely be using on future cards,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-YSEgBcNUDh8/VXcMUBJ1yTI/AAAAAAAATL8/awntCXigbuY/s1600/SDC17195.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="302" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-YSEgBcNUDh8/VXcMUBJ1yTI/AAAAAAAATL8/awntCXigbuY/s320/SDC17195.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is the one made with the "new to me" produce - Brusho paints.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I absolutely love them &amp; have ordered some &amp; currently awaiting delivery so that I cab play some more.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Thank you for stopping by &amp; visiting my little blog - please call again soon</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Mistys Mumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13359626143577648252noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7423359125816138256.post-10522487117472386392015-06-05T14:55:00.001+01:002015-06-05T14:55:46.887+01:00Some recent cardsGood afternoon everyone &amp; I hope it is a warm sunny day with you.<br /><br />Although I haven't been here posting I have been fairly busy making cards - so here are a couple of recent ones to show you;<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-R-3wKB0h43I/VXGpNFj-5nI/AAAAAAAATKU/mxjZAOadWkE/s1600/clare%2Bor%2Bhayley%2B01.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-R-3wKB0h43I/VXGpNFj-5nI/AAAAAAAATKU/mxjZAOadWkE/s320/clare%2Bor%2Bhayley%2B01.JPG" width="295" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-48wZavcyrEs/VXGpNGik4ZI/AAAAAAAATKQ/f6rtVh1PNsg/s1600/clare%2Bor%2Bhayley%2B02.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-48wZavcyrEs/VXGpNGik4ZI/AAAAAAAATKQ/f6rtVh1PNsg/s320/clare%2Bor%2Bhayley%2B02.JPG" width="304" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">At the moment I am enjoying making cards in the more CAS style as on these two floral cards. &nbsp;I used distress Inks &amp; a brush applicator to add just a hint of colour down the side edge of the card. Then the floral image was stamped in Black archival Ink &amp; heat embossed with clear EP, then coloured in with some soft felt pens.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Thank you for stopping by I hope you will call again soon.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br />Mistys Mumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13359626143577648252noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7423359125816138256.post-5399818641679968722015-05-25T14:02:00.000+01:002015-05-25T14:02:12.090+01:00A birthday cardGood afternoon ladies - I hope you are enjoying the Bank Holiday weekend, if it is one where you live.<br /><br />Today I have a birthday card I made recently using a technique I haven't use in a long time;<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-yB-aKdp3sVQ/VWMbWCYztVI/AAAAAAAATCM/PJgz-kJlGv4/s1600/caroline.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-yB-aKdp3sVQ/VWMbWCYztVI/AAAAAAAATCM/PJgz-kJlGv4/s320/caroline.JPG" width="239" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The background is a stamp from<a href="http://carolinescreativestamps.blogspot.co.uk/"> Carolines Stamps</a> &amp; is one of her early texture mats (of which I have quite a few). &nbsp;I particularly like this one because there are several places on the image that this technique can be done. &nbsp;I stamped the image in black archival ink &amp; heat embossed with clear EP. Next I stamped it again but only inking the large flower which I cut out &amp; coloured. &nbsp;The flower was then placed in its original position over the black &amp; white area &amp; run through an embossing folder. This does 2 things it embosses the whole design but also embeds the cut out into the main image. I then coloured some white ribbon with the same pen as the flower &amp; wrapped it around the image. The bow was made with a Tattered Lace bowmaker. I cut another piece of card just slightly larger than the image &amp; coloured the edges with the same pen then layered the 2 together. &nbsp;It was then added to the white base card, along with a sentiment &amp; some gems to complete it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Thank you for popping by I hope you enjoyed your visit.</div><br />Mistys Mumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13359626143577648252noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7423359125816138256.post-72137200988626690992015-05-21T11:30:00.000+01:002015-05-21T11:30:00.155+01:00a birthday cardGood morning<br /><br />Today I have a nice clean &amp; simple card to show you;<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3KPfn0Mj3MY/VVxqASCWxrI/AAAAAAAAS-w/rs-os87yaMs/s1600/sue.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="317" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3KPfn0Mj3MY/VVxqASCWxrI/AAAAAAAAS-w/rs-os87yaMs/s320/sue.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I recently watched someone demonstrating masking to a group of ladies &amp; it reminded me that I had not used the technique for a while, so that helped me make up my mind how I was going to create this card.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">From a spare piece of card I die-cut an aperture, the added advantage is that the centre piece is ready for using as a topper on another card. &nbsp;I then laid the aperture over the card &amp; brushed Crushed Olive &amp; Stormy Sky Distress Inks through it. &nbsp;Next the image was stamped in black &amp; embossed with clear EP. Finally I coloured the flowers with some felt pens that had colours almost matching the Distress&nbsp;Inks. &nbsp;A little flower &amp; a "Happy Birthday" complete the card.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Thank you for visiting my little blog, please call again soon.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">'Bye for now.</div><br />Mistys Mumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13359626143577648252noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7423359125816138256.post-44662165100122023632015-05-20T12:02:00.001+01:002015-05-20T12:02:28.982+01:00a fun cardGood afternoon everyone.<br /><br />My son recently celebrated his birthday &amp; I made this fun card for him<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wejy301uQFw/VVxosdFNDTI/AAAAAAAAS-o/aFTwkc1GXZQ/s1600/russ%2B01.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wejy301uQFw/VVxosdFNDTI/AAAAAAAAS-o/aFTwkc1GXZQ/s320/russ%2B01.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">He - like many of us - just loves the minions, they appeal to his sense of humour. &nbsp;I found some images on the Internet &amp; because I was using them for a personal card rather than a card for sale I think I am OK using them. &nbsp;I did search for Royalty Free prints - so I also assume that they were.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I thought they lent themselves well to a stepper card &amp; the little heart shaped badge in the centre I bought in Jersey when on holiday recently.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The big thing is - he is not a child, in years that is - he is grown man, bless him.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Thank you for stopping by - I hope you found this card amusing &amp; will call again soon.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">'Bye for now.</div><br />Mistys Mumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13359626143577648252noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7423359125816138256.post-4205370256804165622015-05-15T10:53:00.002+01:002015-05-15T10:53:44.083+01:00New followerGood morning again &amp; this time I am popping back in to say -<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-rw5UCg_o7HU/VVXBnkL8I0I/AAAAAAAAS0Q/8fyDLH6YBlg/s1600/animated-welcome-image-0119.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-rw5UCg_o7HU/VVXBnkL8I0I/AAAAAAAAS0Q/8fyDLH6YBlg/s1600/animated-welcome-image-0119.gif" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">a new follower</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Nathalie Lesage</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Welcome Nathalie &amp; thank you for becoming a follower of my little blog,&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">I hope you enjoy your visits</div>Mistys Mumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13359626143577648252noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7423359125816138256.post-49017774418778229052015-05-15T10:48:00.002+01:002015-05-15T10:48:50.571+01:00Anniversary cardGood morning everyone &amp; it is looking quite sunny here in North Wales this morning - I do hope it lasts over the weekend.<br /><br />Today I have another anniversary card for you. This week our son &amp; his wife (Russ &amp; Nadine), celebrated their 5th wedding anniversary &amp; here is the card I made for them;<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-nOHojJJxjjY/VVXAHltlU_I/AAAAAAAAS0E/SMIsTjbjowQ/s1600/SDC17048.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-nOHojJJxjjY/VVXAHltlU_I/AAAAAAAAS0E/SMIsTjbjowQ/s320/SDC17048.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I decided on a stepper card &amp; for it to be very clean in design, so there are no background papers just a coloured card behind the central die-cutting, then the same card used for the other die-cut embellishments.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The corner dies are from Tonic, the hearts from Marianne &amp; the Greeting by Crafter's Companion. &nbsp;Unfortunately in one respect the greeting is rather large &amp; therefore I did not have enough room to put the Happy there as well. &nbsp;Instead I used a gold peel-off Happy &amp; then added a couple of gold peel-off hearts as embellishment.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Thank you for stopping by I do hope you enjoyed your visit.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br />Mistys Mumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13359626143577648252noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7423359125816138256.post-47167014643136055902015-05-14T16:54:00.000+01:002015-05-14T16:54:04.122+01:00new follower - where has this been?>I have just had blogger shut down on me for no apparent reason, but when it came back it looked to me like nothing had been disturbed. &nbsp;But there in the Draft Post box was an item. &nbsp;I opened to see what it was thinking it was a copy of what I had been writing at the time it shut down. &nbsp;But no - it was a post which I had originally written back in November 2014 which I was sure had posted. &nbsp;well it is not there in the archive - so I thought better late than never - it was to welcome a new follower.<br /><br />Sorry Marie-Louise<br /><br />.......................<br /><br />"I am popping in to say<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=7423359125816138256" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WaRp9ruSEiI/VF_xaodT73I/AAAAAAAAQoQ/3dcqXTBH3Ek/s1600/animated-welcome-image-0119.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WaRp9ruSEiI/VF_xaodT73I/AAAAAAAAQoQ/3dcqXTBH3Ek/s1600/animated-welcome-image-0119.gif" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">to a new follower</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Marie-Louise McFall</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thank you for becoming a follower &amp; for your nice comments on my post about the notelets box.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">&nbsp;I hope you will visit often."</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><br /><br />Mistys Mumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13359626143577648252noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7423359125816138256.post-90978422167490518952015-05-14T16:48:00.002+01:002015-05-14T16:48:36.280+01:00A special cardHello everybody, I hope you are all well.<br /><br />Today I have a special card to show you - the one I made for our anniversary;<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-YrzAKD2vStQ/VVS_adCBhOI/AAAAAAAASzI/ffevyyxheik/s1600/pearl%2Banniv%2B01.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="184" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-YrzAKD2vStQ/VVS_adCBhOI/AAAAAAAASzI/ffevyyxheik/s320/pearl%2Banniv%2B01.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">As you can see it has a little "30" in the lower right-hand corner, that is because we were celebrating 30 years of being together, but there is a little difference in this anniversary card ........</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--ATAkrqT8Ug/VVS_aUbpswI/AAAAAAAASzQ/FU2uD-MbpE0/s1600/pearl%2Banniv%2B02.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="184" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--ATAkrqT8Ug/VVS_aUbpswI/AAAAAAAASzQ/FU2uD-MbpE0/s320/pearl%2Banniv%2B02.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">................. another card inside for our wedding anniversary. &nbsp;Bob &amp; I have been together for 30 years but only got married 2 years ago. Just a bit slow to make up our minds &nbsp;:)</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-O_enuPAcbHM/VVS_aQcYJoI/AAAAAAAASzU/eoSebD1GaF4/s1600/pearl%2Banniv%2B03.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-O_enuPAcbHM/VVS_aQcYJoI/AAAAAAAASzU/eoSebD1GaF4/s320/pearl%2Banniv%2B03.JPG" width="272" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A close up of the wedding anniversary card.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The die cutting was done with a Couture die set called Adore from C&amp;C. &nbsp;I had fallen in love with the linked hearts closure &amp; knew it was just right for this card, plus the heart - which is cut in 2 halves on the smaller card is also part of the set. &nbsp;The embossing folder I used was one from Tattered Lace.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Thank you for visiting my little blog - please call again.</div><br />Mistys Mumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13359626143577648252noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7423359125816138256.post-41287322989150768892015-05-03T17:09:00.000+01:002015-05-03T17:09:17.953+01:00catching upHello everyone I hope you are having a good Bank Holiday weekend.<br /><br />A few days ago I returned from a really lovely holiday in Jersey &amp; have some photos to share with you once I have loaded them on to my laptop. &nbsp;In the meantime here is a recent birthday card I made;<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3jH9VpFCwrM/VUZGjE8AvEI/AAAAAAAASsw/DdeILlIqZpA/s1600/SDC16722.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3jH9VpFCwrM/VUZGjE8AvEI/AAAAAAAASsw/DdeILlIqZpA/s1600/SDC16722.JPG" height="318" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The stamped image is one from Kaisercraft. &nbsp;It is one of their long slim designs which I really love &amp; this one in particular looks good stamped right at the edge of the background paper. &nbsp;The flourishes &amp; the flowers are both stamps from <a href="http://www.dreamees.org.uk/">Dreamees</a> &amp; are another make I really like using. &nbsp;The flourishes were stamped &amp; embossed &amp; then the flowers stamped, embossed &amp; cut out using a matching background paper. &nbsp;A tiny gem in the middle sets the flowers off.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I have some photos of other cards I have made recently &amp; will start showing you those tomorrow. &nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Thank you for stopping by I hoped you enjoyed your visit.</div><br />Mistys Mumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13359626143577648252noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7423359125816138256.post-71125271357832858312015-05-02T16:32:00.000+01:002015-05-02T16:32:03.232+01:00Congratulations ......................<br /><div style="text-align: center;">To the Duke &amp; Duchess of Cambridge</div><div style="text-align: center;">on the birth of their daughter</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img height="217" src="http://warpaintmakeupforthebridalmarch.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/o-prince-william-and-kate-middleton-will-become-duke-and-duchess-of-cambridge.jpg" width="320" /></div>Mistys Mumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13359626143577648252noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7423359125816138256.post-61456641123654686742015-04-09T15:58:00.003+01:002015-04-09T15:58:41.724+01:00Two recent cardsHello everyone I hope you are all enjoying this lovely weather we are having at the moment.<br /><br />Today I have photos of 2 cards that I made recently. &nbsp;One is a birthday card &amp; the other a Thinking of You card. Whilst browsing the Internet a little while ago I spotted a design that I rather liked &amp; so decided to try my version, sadly I cannot remember here I saw it so cannot give some credit to another crafter. &nbsp;If I find it again I will update the post.<br /><br />Here are the cards;<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-x12yoSID3bg/VSaRzAX0XjI/AAAAAAAASmc/ySZh6UmaHzM/s1600/phyllis.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-x12yoSID3bg/VSaRzAX0XjI/AAAAAAAASmc/ySZh6UmaHzM/s1600/phyllis.JPG" height="320" width="227" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aNPwDNhAWM0/VSaR39UojuI/AAAAAAAASmk/DHiRKPJgJHs/s1600/kate%2Bbroken%2Barm.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aNPwDNhAWM0/VSaR39UojuI/AAAAAAAASmk/DHiRKPJgJHs/s1600/kate%2Bbroken%2Barm.JPG" height="320" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Both cards were built on a black base card after which I chose the Promarkers that I was going to use for the flower colours. After this I searched plain paper &amp; card to find the closest match I could for the matting &amp; layering, along with ribbon - in the case of the pink card. &nbsp;The coloured card was then layered onto the black card &amp; a piece of white card with the images on layered onto that with the ribbon wrapped around it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Both designs have had the imaged stamped twice in black ink &amp; then embossed in clear EP. &nbsp;On another piece of white card I stamped &amp; embossed the image again &amp; coloured it, then finally I cut it out &amp; adhered it to the main image. &nbsp;The cutting out in both was a bit fiddly. &nbsp;The pink one had quite a few curly bits &amp; the stem was very thin. &nbsp;The yellow one had fatter stems but then had closed areas between the leaves which I had to cut out so that the design underneath would show through.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I am very pleased with the results &amp; will use this idea again.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Thank you for stopping by I hope you enjoyed your visit.</div><br />Mistys Mumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13359626143577648252noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7423359125816138256.post-83729971454111056902015-04-03T08:00:00.000+01:002015-04-03T08:00:02.834+01:00Happy Easter<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5AHjgX-1Iss/VR0GC-sbKhI/AAAAAAAASjU/29fCt3D8b9c/s1600/easter%2B2015.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5AHjgX-1Iss/VR0GC-sbKhI/AAAAAAAASjU/29fCt3D8b9c/s1600/easter%2B2015.gif" height="320" width="320" /></a></div><br />Mistys Mumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13359626143577648252noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7423359125816138256.post-67316781205805600972015-03-30T16:30:00.000+01:002015-03-30T16:30:00.721+01:00my first Christmas cardThat is, one I have made not one I have received.<br /><br />Good afternoon everyone - it is a very damp day today here in North Wales I do hope it is brighter where you are.<br /><br />This Christmas card came about by accident as I realised this morning that I needed a sample card for one of my clubs - a Diorama card. &nbsp;Turning to my box of bits I spotted the printout from a Christmas design I had created through Serif during last years seasonal card making. &nbsp;So it made sense to use that;<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LxrmGRTb9nc/VRliHmNrfjI/AAAAAAAASi0/fqStJI8X0IY/s1600/SDC16764.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LxrmGRTb9nc/VRliHmNrfjI/AAAAAAAASi0/fqStJI8X0IY/s1600/SDC16764.JPG" height="300" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">A plainer style Diorama card this time than the two I made recently. &nbsp;The topper has been printed as part of the background, plus 2 extra copies. &nbsp;One I cut out &amp; decoupaged over the other one, then from the second copy I just trimmed out the bow &amp; decoupaged that over the bow on the previous layer.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Some holly corner &amp; border peel offs help decorate the front. &nbsp;I think it will be used for Christmas this year &amp; I will put a matching background paper on the back to hold my greeting &amp; to sign.</div><br />Thank you for calling in I hope you enjoyed your visit.Mistys Mumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13359626143577648252noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7423359125816138256.post-73733539610014846652015-03-28T12:00:00.000+00:002015-03-28T12:00:02.100+00:00don't forget<div style="text-align: center;">to put your clocks forward one hour tomorrow</div><div style="text-align: center;">(Sunday 29th)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-pSa-xwJLSLk/VRQiv5OZYlI/AAAAAAAASgU/htjAQCIHACU/s1600/clksfwd%2B2015%2Ba.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-pSa-xwJLSLk/VRQiv5OZYlI/AAAAAAAASgU/htjAQCIHACU/s1600/clksfwd%2B2015%2Ba.jpg" height="299" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Mistys Mumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13359626143577648252noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7423359125816138256.post-59753836880386019682015-03-19T10:30:00.000+00:002015-03-19T10:30:00.605+00:00A birthday cardGood morning. Today I have a photo of a recent birthday card I made for a colleagues special birthday.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-kwpDSDFRVb0/VQmd5kFoMDI/AAAAAAAASSs/1VpUp6IsCP0/s1600/SDC16563.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-kwpDSDFRVb0/VQmd5kFoMDI/AAAAAAAASSs/1VpUp6IsCP0/s1600/SDC16563.JPG" height="320" width="248" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I used one of those nice cards that have the punched out decoration on the top &amp; when folded the back folds in half to create an easel card.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I cut a square of white card &amp; ran it through my Ebosser using a "dotty" embossing folder. &nbsp;This I layered onto some silver card &amp; then placed it on the main card. &nbsp;I die-cut a flourish in silver &amp; a plaque &amp; the numbers 6 &amp; 0. &nbsp;Onto the flourish I added 3 little paper roses &amp; one on the 60 plaque with some ribbon hanging from it. &nbsp;The 6 was a solid shape so I added a little crystal gem to "create" the hole.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Thank you for looking, please call again soon.</div><br />Mistys Mumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13359626143577648252noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7423359125816138256.post-46051535324690378872015-03-18T15:45:00.000+00:002015-03-18T15:45:22.354+00:00PlayingGood afternoon &amp; goodness another week between posts - I really must pull my socks up.<br /><br />Earlier in the year I attended a workshop to learn a technique called paint dripping. &nbsp;It was a fun afternoon, but my painting didn't quite achieve the desired result. &nbsp;So it has been sitting in my craft room with me looking at it from time to time to try &amp; decide what I was going to do with it. Throwing it away was not an option.<br /><br />Here is the painting;<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hTal4KHxiEw/VQmbQueqN3I/AAAAAAAASSU/ywWl08aSUSw/s1600/paint%2Bdripping%2Bwshop%2B01.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hTal4KHxiEw/VQmbQueqN3I/AAAAAAAASSU/ywWl08aSUSw/s1600/paint%2Bdripping%2Bwshop%2B01.JPG" height="320" width="233" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The background did not have that dripped look.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I have been thinking recently about trying my hand at creating an Art Journal. &nbsp;A place to store the little forays into art, rather than card making, that I do. &nbsp;So I purchased a very nice book &amp; decided I would see how I could alter this picture &amp; put it in the journal for my first page.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Here is the painting with the additions I put in &amp; now safely glued into the book;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0sog13GCqRY/VQmb92E9GII/AAAAAAAASSc/1ofU4ZrbvcE/s1600/SDC16721.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0sog13GCqRY/VQmb92E9GII/AAAAAAAASSc/1ofU4ZrbvcE/s1600/SDC16721.JPG" height="320" width="243" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I stamped the word dragonfly with a set of stamps where every letter in the set is a different font &amp; style. &nbsp;On the Internet I found some sayings about dragonflies which I rather liked so I hand wrote them onto the work. &nbsp;I stamped &amp; embossed 2 small dragonflies giving them lilac gems for their heads. &nbsp;Next I added some glitter to the large dragonfly, underlined the wording &amp; added a dotted line around the large dragonfly. &nbsp;As you can see I also tore around the edges of the painting to lose the straight edges which I then inked with Antique Linen Distress Ink to help lift the sheet from the page.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It won't win prizes - but I am much happier with it &amp; enjoyed the experience. &nbsp;I am looking forward to the next thing that pops into my head.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Thank you for stopping by I hope you found your visit interesting.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><br /><br />Mistys Mumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13359626143577648252noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7423359125816138256.post-78189626338230778722015-03-11T10:43:00.000+00:002015-03-11T10:43:00.559+00:00Two Diorama cardsGood morning everyone.<br /><br />Today I have photos of 2 recent cards made in the Diorama style. &nbsp;A colleague created the template &amp; is going to be showing my club members how to make the card. &nbsp;But as soon as I saw her samples I knew it was what I wanted for these 2 cards. &nbsp;So thank you Carolyn.<br /><br />The first one was for a wedding &amp; the brides colour choice for her day set me a challenge - yellow &amp; purple.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-AdSQOfgwNdc/VQAZlW9EJsI/AAAAAAAASO0/GRbMuySsyYw/s1600/amy-sam%2B05.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-AdSQOfgwNdc/VQAZlW9EJsI/AAAAAAAASO0/GRbMuySsyYw/s1600/amy-sam%2B05.JPG" height="272" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The template has the marks on it to create a square aperture - so for this card I decided to go with the heart aperture. &nbsp;The flourish is one from Tattered Lace &amp; the little yellow flowers are from an inexpensive die I found at my local craft shop. The white purple edged flowers are from my stash with the small version of the flower die added to them.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The second card was for a friends Silver Wedding Anniversary;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-S9BWPwnBs7k/VQAZoaveEzI/AAAAAAAASO8/cw3Aar1Q2N0/s1600/sue-mick%2B02.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-S9BWPwnBs7k/VQAZoaveEzI/AAAAAAAASO8/cw3Aar1Q2N0/s1600/sue-mick%2B02.JPG" height="238" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This time I went for the square aperture because I was including a photo of them as a feature. &nbsp;The card is made from silver card with an etched heart pattern on it. &nbsp;As the reverse of the silver card was white I had to line the inside of the back card for a better finish. &nbsp;The photo I managed to get from the brides father &amp; this I scanned &amp; then printed on vellum. I then cut the same aperture from the back of the card so that when stood up the light shines through the photo. &nbsp;The same Tattered Lace flourish was used &amp; some white flowers from my stash with gems added.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Very happy with both cards.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Thank you for stopping by I hope you enjoyed your visit.</div><br />Mistys Mumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13359626143577648252noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7423359125816138256.post-47280711609015978622015-03-10T11:24:00.001+00:002015-03-10T11:24:54.149+00:00A birthday cardGood morning everyone<br /><br />Today I have a photo of a recent birthday card I made.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2B4z8RhED3U/VP7TWT_KVSI/AAAAAAAASLY/qe_eCxTqeZ4/s1600/SDC16564.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2B4z8RhED3U/VP7TWT_KVSI/AAAAAAAASLY/qe_eCxTqeZ4/s1600/SDC16564.JPG" height="285" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This is a nice CAS design. &nbsp;I used Tattered lace border embossing folders at top &amp; bottom of a square of white card, then layered it onto gold card &amp; then onto a white square card. &nbsp;I stamped &amp; embossed the happy Birthday with gold EP &amp; layered that onto gold card then placed it in the plain section of the card. &nbsp;Two double flowers stamped onto floral paper were added with pearl centres. &nbsp;The stamps are from <a href="http://www.dreamees.org.uk/">Dreamees</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I have been quite busy with different occasions to make cards for - so will be back again with more photos for you.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Thank you for visiting my little blog please call again.</div><br />Mistys Mumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13359626143577648252noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7423359125816138256.post-38859050387772116462015-03-05T22:30:00.000+00:002015-03-05T22:30:13.639+00:00a quick chatGoodness how the time flies - another long gap between posts!<br /><br />I have been busy with some special cards recently - the daughter of a friend is getting married on Saturday (7th) &amp; I have made a card for her based on her colour scheme. This gave me quite a challenge, I do hope she will like the card. &nbsp;I will post it here after the weekend when she &amp; her new husband will have seen it.<br /><br />Also I am busy making a silver anniversary card, which has to be ready to post on Saturday. &nbsp;I have all the components I need just now need to decide on the design. &nbsp;I think I know what I have decided on &amp; must make it tomorrow. &nbsp;So that will be something else to show you later next week.<br /><br />I cannot remember for sure but I think I have mentioned that one of the things I do is run workshops for crochet. &nbsp;I run 2 groups - one in one craft shop &amp; one in another craft shop locally. &nbsp;I have decided that I must show you photos of some of the work that my ladies have achieved. &nbsp;I am so proud of what they have managed to do - so I am currently sorting the photographs I have taken &amp; will show some here some time next week.<br /><br />From my own crafting pont of view - this week I have made a card for the daughter of a friend for her wedding on Saturday. &nbsp;The challenge there was that I like to use the colours the bride has chosen - these were a little different. &nbsp;I do hope she likes my card. &nbsp;This I will show you later in the week once her &amp; her new husband have seen it.<br /><br />Then for next week I have a silver wedding anniversary card to make - I have everything laid out on my desk - tomorrow is workday. &nbsp;Also the following the week our granddaughter is 19 &amp; so I have a card to make for her. &nbsp;She is very arty &amp; I am trying to think of things I do that could fall into that bracket.<br /><br />So there you are that is my next few crafty days.<br />Thank you for stopping by I hope you enjoyed your visit, please come back soon.Mistys Mumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13359626143577648252noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7423359125816138256.post-13225918187972466742015-02-27T15:30:00.002+00:002015-02-27T15:30:57.488+00:00New techniques learntHello everyone - goodness I have been gone a lot of days again.<br /><br />At one of the stamping clubs that I run each month, one of my ladies showed us 2 new techniques that we had discovered - I was on holiday &amp; didn't get to see how it was done. &nbsp;Then last week she kindly came along to another of the clubs &amp; showed it to those ladies &amp; I was there this time.<br /><br />The two techniques are called Etching &amp; Pointillism.<br /><br />Here are the 2 samples I worked &amp; finished off at home;<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-aXjUzkYOzck/VPCLhuEFaII/AAAAAAAAR-U/4Dq635W8EMM/s1600/SDC16601.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-aXjUzkYOzck/VPCLhuEFaII/AAAAAAAAR-U/4Dq635W8EMM/s1600/SDC16601.JPG" height="308" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This is the Etching technique &amp; it is amazing the difference those little lines to the petals make.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-kNaJ1wopvWs/VPCMgBoMukI/AAAAAAAAR-o/6BUJzRGzUq4/s1600/SDC16588%2B-%2BCopy.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-kNaJ1wopvWs/VPCMgBoMukI/AAAAAAAAR-o/6BUJzRGzUq4/s1600/SDC16588%2B-%2BCopy.JPG" height="320" width="303" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Here is a sample of an image partly completed which clearly shows the difference with &amp; without the Etching. &nbsp;This one was created by one of my club members.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UwUs7i18XDk/VPCLhpWS46I/AAAAAAAAR-Y/M_-j0mJEIZ4/s1600/SDC16602.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UwUs7i18XDk/VPCLhpWS46I/AAAAAAAAR-Y/M_-j0mJEIZ4/s1600/SDC16602.JPG" height="320" width="257" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is my Pointillism sample.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I had difficulty with the dots at first because I was using Promarkers &amp; the inks seemed to bleed into each other. &nbsp;This was done with cheap felt tip pens - hence the very bright colours.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I love both of these techniques &amp; will be using them again.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Thank you for stopping by I hope you enjoyed your visit.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Mistys Mumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13359626143577648252noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7423359125816138256.post-59063987786128782502015-02-18T15:24:00.003+00:002015-02-18T15:24:29.946+00:00a little romanceGood afternoon everyone - today I have a photo of the Valentines Day card I made for my Husband;<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-s0yy1ONY4kc/VOStURoKWZI/AAAAAAAARx4/tGkffyago00/s1600/SDC16525.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-s0yy1ONY4kc/VOStURoKWZI/AAAAAAAARx4/tGkffyago00/s1600/SDC16525.JPG" height="284" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I layered some red &amp; white card, both embossed with this trellis style folder &amp; trimmed them down to layers to place on the scalloped edge square card. &nbsp;From some more of the red card I cut the 3 hearts, then embossed the largest &amp; smallest with a flourish embossing folder &amp; the middle heart with a sort of dog tooth pattern. &nbsp;I just happened to have a couple of peel-offs for Valentines day left over from some time ago so placed them on an a white card which I then die cut with the scalloped oval. &nbsp;Using the next size up die I cut one in the red card. &nbsp;A little red gem was placed at the top of each heart.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">After taking the photo I realised I hadn't put Husband on it - so I did that afterwards. &nbsp;It was placed just below the oval sentiment plaque.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Thank you for stopping by - please call again soon.</div><br />Mistys Mumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13359626143577648252noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7423359125816138256.post-21414601108385260392015-02-17T11:30:00.000+00:002015-02-17T11:30:00.944+00:00a birthday cardYesterday I made a card based on a design I had seen on the Internet, which was probably whilst perusing all the areas of Pinterest. &nbsp;It's fascinating looking through Pinterest - but you can get lost in it &amp; time passes very quickly.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AVfkGBuHyuU/VOIR11N9e_I/AAAAAAAARw0/Vday5RMh0cI/s1600/SDC16531.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AVfkGBuHyuU/VOIR11N9e_I/AAAAAAAARw0/Vday5RMh0cI/s1600/SDC16531.JPG" height="307" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The background was made using Distress Inks through a stencil. The first pass through the stencil didn't look right until I realised I had to shuffle it down a bit &amp; repeat the process to get a fuller background. &nbsp;The inks I used were Mustard Seed, Peacock Feathers &amp; Seedless Preserves.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">To get the curve I tore a piece of scrap paper &amp; laid it on the card under the stencil - I then used that curve to place the flowers which have been coloured with 2 of the inks &amp; had a small pearl placed in the centres. &nbsp;I edged the background card &amp; the base card with Peacock Feathers.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">All in all - quite pleased with that design.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Thank you for stopping by my little blog I hope you enjoyed your visit.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br />Mistys Mumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13359626143577648252noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7423359125816138256.post-60258713783547261012015-02-12T21:38:00.000+00:002015-02-12T21:38:17.276+00:00different for meGood evening - this evening I have 2 cards to show you that are very different to the normal style that I usually create.<br /><br />Let me show you the cards &amp; then explain a little bit;<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-kPES7tOwU8o/VN0ZvVIOIeI/AAAAAAAARvY/MNA2xe6-hX8/s1600/SDC16523.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-kPES7tOwU8o/VN0ZvVIOIeI/AAAAAAAARvY/MNA2xe6-hX8/s1600/SDC16523.JPG" height="299" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This card came about because I had a 6x6 pad of papers sitting on my desk after making another card. I liked the page shown above &amp; beneath it was a toning page. &nbsp;On this toning page I stamped &amp; embossed some outline flowers, which I then cut out. &nbsp;Onto the page itself I stamped 2 vines in the top left corner &amp; then added the flowers above those. &nbsp;Before adding the flowers I layered the page onto some cream card then some light green card &amp; that was then put onto a white scalloped edged card. &nbsp;I then added the flowers &amp; the "birthday wishes". &nbsp;Also before layering the papers onto the card I stamped the vine down both edges just to relieve the whiteness.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The flowers are from a <a href="http://www.dreamees.org.uk/">Dreamees</a> stamp set &amp; I have decided to stamp these out not only on white card to be coloured in - but also - on patterned paper, &amp; to build a collection for use in future card making.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The second card is this one;</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6PzNSKWGYlQ/VN0ZvVHC8DI/AAAAAAAARvc/AIXj_ZA2ZLU/s1600/SDC16524.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6PzNSKWGYlQ/VN0ZvVHC8DI/AAAAAAAARvc/AIXj_ZA2ZLU/s1600/SDC16524.JPG" height="300" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This one came from one of the background pages I produced whilst testing my gelli- plate. &nbsp;Just before making that page I had bought a magazine that had a feather stamp &amp; stencil as a freebie. Inside the magazine they mentioned a sister magazine that had a matching die for the feather. So! I bought that magazine too.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I stamped &amp; die cut 3 feathers &amp; added them to the corners of the card, &nbsp; I also coloured in some of the pre-stamped flowers I had made as mentioned above &amp; placed one at the base of the group of feathers &amp; then one each at 2 of the corners. &nbsp;Then I stamped the sentiment in black.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I then layered the page onto black card which was then layered onto a square white card.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">They are different to my normal;style but I am pleased with them. Most importantly I am trying different things &amp; using more of my stash.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I hope you enjoyed your visit, please call again.</div><br />Mistys Mumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13359626143577648252noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7423359125816138256.post-68419994711280335212015-02-09T14:48:00.000+00:002015-02-09T14:48:47.029+00:00box of noteletsGood afternoon everyone.<br /><br />Today I have some photos of a pretty box of notelets that I made over the weekend. &nbsp;I say made - I suspect the correct description would be - put together. &nbsp;The makings of this item were part of a large Hunkydory pack that I won last year. &nbsp;There were the makings of 2 of these boxes. &nbsp;I made one back in about October I think - so I thought it best I made the other one. &nbsp;They make really nice gifts - or as I have used them for - raffle prizes.<br /><br />The box was very easy to put together - so before I stuck this one together I drew around the component parts in order to make some more. &nbsp;I expect I will use a die to cut a fancy front lid - but for now I have drawn around it as it is.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6mLHB3YcUWk/VNjH_rm5liI/AAAAAAAARuA/VxNVKh6z5us/s1600/SDC16518.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6mLHB3YcUWk/VNjH_rm5liI/AAAAAAAARuA/VxNVKh6z5us/s1600/SDC16518.JPG" height="290" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here is the completed box along with my drawn plans.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wg6-knAI6Qs/VNjH_qlZvqI/AAAAAAAARuE/aNZbWYIsCeY/s1600/SDC16519.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wg6-knAI6Qs/VNjH_qlZvqI/AAAAAAAARuE/aNZbWYIsCeY/s1600/SDC16519.JPG" height="298" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A close up of the box</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-76GVAOsq_8Y/VNjH_jiRQWI/AAAAAAAARuM/015cZokqn2s/s1600/SDC16520.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-76GVAOsq_8Y/VNjH_jiRQWI/AAAAAAAARuM/015cZokqn2s/s1600/SDC16520.JPG" height="237" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">the box &amp; its 6 notelets - there are 6 envelopes in the box too.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">There are quite a few A4 sheets of card left over from this pack (plus lots of other pieces too) so I should be able to make several boxes.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Thank you for dropping by I hope you enjoyed your visit..</div><br />Mistys Mumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13359626143577648252noreply@blogger.com1